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Lizel Strydom

Lizel Strydom is a dynamic creative with extensive experience in the world of fashion and accessories. A graduate of Central Saint Martins University of Arts in London, her keen eye for detail and passion for design has lead to an extensive portfolio of international brand collaborations. In June 2013 Lizel became a business partner at imitable accessories brand Missibaba http://www.missibaba.com, joining forces with founder Chloe Townsend to form a powerful design duo. A photography fanatic, Lizel documents the world around her in vivid detail and bold colour through her blog dirty*neon http://dirtyneonproductions.tumblr.com/

Exploring the border-zones between fashion, performance and contemporary art, acclaimed South Africa artist Athi-Patra Ruga, makes work that exposes and subverts the body in relation to structure, ideology and politics.

His latest works – The Future White Women of Azania Saga – is a vibrant explosion of colour and texture. Ruga’s creation of “alternative identities and close-to-home mythical characters” are a feast for mind and eye. It is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating exhibitions I have seen this year. My personal favourite? “Trust no Bitch” – in wool, thread, glue and glitter on a tapestry canvas creating a tropical backdrop for complex identities.

Athi-Patra Ruga

Exploring the border-zones between fashion, performance and contemporary art, acclaimed South Africa artist Athi-Patra Ruga, makes work that exposes and subverts the body in relation to structure, ideology and politics.

His latest works – The Future White Women of Azania Saga – is a vibrant explosion of colour and texture. Ruga’s creation of “alternative identities and close-to-home mythical characters” are a feast for mind and eye. It is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating exhibitions I have seen this year. My personal favourite? “Trust no Bitch” – in wool, thread, glue and glitter on a tapestry canvas creating a tropical backdrop for complex identities.

I am mad about Danish men’s footwear brand: House of Montague. They know exactly how to merge creative design and functionality. And how cool is the Rozanna Snake – snake embossed cow leather – from their Striking Gold collection?? It’s a modern take on the classic derby shoe, complimenting not overpowering the iconic shape. The silhouette is features an Achilles heel protector, fusing classic sneaker facets with menswear tailoring and paying homage to both worlds. The wooden buckles, typically associated with the iconic duffel coat, are added as yet another tribute to classic menswear. No wonder the House of Montague’s philosophy is “Style is determined by character”! See more of House of Montague here: www.houseofmontague.dk

House of Montague

I am mad about Danish men’s footwear brand: House of Montague. They know exactly how to merge creative design and functionality. And how cool is the Rozanna Snake – snake embossed cow leather – from their Striking Gold collection?? It’s a modern take on the classic derby shoe, complimenting not overpowering the iconic shape. The silhouette is features an Achilles heel protector, fusing classic sneaker facets with menswear tailoring and paying homage to both worlds. The wooden buckles, typically associated with the iconic duffel coat, are added as yet another tribute to classic menswear. No wonder the House of Montague’s philosophy is “Style is determined by character”! See more of House of Montague here: www.houseofmontague.dk